There are times where the best answer for a patient is not found in dental implants but in dental crowns. Dental crowns are a response for many patients that have either cosmetic needs or health concerns. Let’s discuss what a dental crown is, its function and some of the reasons a patient might choose to have a crown placed.
What is a dental crown? A dental crown is a dental restoration that covers the tooth. The covering is cemented to the tooth and will fully cover everything that is at and above the gum line. A filling will restore a portion of the tooth and a crown will cover the entire tooth.
What are dental crowns made of? Dental crowns can be made from either porcelain, zirconium, lithium disilicate or a metal alloy such as palidium or gold.
Why do people have crowns put on? Crowns are often used cosmetically, to restore a tooth to the original form or to improve the look of the teeth in overall appearance. They can also be used for health reasons. For those that have weak teeth they can be placed in order to strengthen the teeth.
The Fitzgerald Dental Center is equipped to place crowns. Please contact the office if you wish to schedule an appointment.
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Hi there interested in your Crowns I had 12 done in one day last year. I don’t believe they we’re done properly because I have been in major pain ever since. Would like to know what your fees are like? Would also like to know if you use gas or sedative to put patients out. Because I could NEVER go through that agin awake. Please Help!
Sincerely Vicki
Hi Vicki,
We would need to evaluate you in person to see what has been done and how it could be fixed. We do offer sedation. Our fees would be related to what has to be done to correct the problems. The crowns should not be painful. We offer a complimentary consultation, let us know if we can help you.
Best Regards,
Lee Fitzgerald
Crowns should always be comfortable. Initially there can be some sensitivity but long term sensitivity or pain would need to be professionally evaluated to see what is the problem. Pain can be related to either nerve pain which is hot, cold and bite sensitivity, gum pain which can be a constant or intermittent throbbing or pain with or without associated redness and bleeding of the gums, or bite pain which is when the way the teeth come together is not in harmony with the jaw function.